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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read

through these operating instructions so you will know how to

operate your model properly.

Before you start

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Checking what’s in the box

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Installing the receiver

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Flow of settings on the receiver

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01 Controls and displays

Front panel

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Display

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Remote control

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Loading the batteries

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Operating range of remote control

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02 Connecting your equipment

Placing the speakers

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Hints on the speaker placement

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Connecting the speakers

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Making cable connections

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HDMI cables

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About HDMI

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Analog audio cables

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Digital audio cables

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Standard RCA video cables

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About video outputs connection

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Connecting a TV and playback components

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Connecting using HDMI

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Connecting your component with no HDMI

terminal

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Connecting antennas

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Using external antennas

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Connecting an iPod

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Connecting a USB device

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Plugging in the receiver

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03 Basic Setup

Before setting up

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Changing the TV format setting

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Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC)

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Other problems when using the Auto MCACC

setup

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04 Basic playback

Playing a source

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Selecting the audio input signal

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Playing an iPod

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Playing back files stored on an iPod

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Basic playback controls

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Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver

controls

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Playing a USB device

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Basic playback controls

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Compressed audio compatibility

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Listening to the radio

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Improving FM sound

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Saving station presets

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Listening to station presets

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Naming preset stations

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Changing the radio frequency step

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05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode

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Auto playback

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Listening in surround sound

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Using the Advanced surround

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Using Stream Direct

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Using the Sound Retriever

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

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Better sound using Phase Control

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Setting the Audio options

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06 Home Menu

Using the Home Menu

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Manual speaker setup

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Speaker Setting

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X.Over

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Channel Level

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Speaker Distance

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The Input Assign menu

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The Auto Power Down menu

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The HDMI Setup menu

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07 Additional information

Troubleshooting

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General

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HDMI

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Important information regarding the HDMI

connection

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iPod messages

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USB messages

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About iPod/iPhone

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Resetting the main unit

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Cleaning the unit

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Specifications

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Summary of Contents for VSX-524-K

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Page 2: ...ure D3 4 2 1 3_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation at least 40 cm at top 20 cm at rear and 20 cm at each side WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the openings shoul...

Page 3: ... even during the warranty period K041_A1_En These symbols are only valid in the European Union K058c_A1_En Symbol examples for batteries Pb CAUTION The STANDBY ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure...

Page 4: ...CACC setup 21 04 Basic playback Playing a source 22 Selecting the audio input signal 22 Playing an iPod 24 Playing back files stored on an iPod 24 Basic playback controls 24 Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls 24 Playing a USB device 25 Basic playback controls 25 Compressed audio compatibility 25 Listening to the radio 26 Improving FM sound 26 Saving station presets 26 Lis...

Page 5: ...cting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound Placing the speakers page 10 Connecting the speakers page 11 G 2 Connecting the components For surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu ray Disc DVD player to the receiver About video outputs connection page 13 Connecting a TV and playback components page 14 Connecting antennas ...

Page 6: ...I Use to select preset radio stations page 26 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 14 7 iPod iPhone indicator Lights when an iPod iPhone is connected and iPod USB input is selected page 24 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control see Operating range of remote control on page 9 9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 1STA...

Page 7: ...signal indicator Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type etc 23 Character display Displays various system information 24 DTS indicators DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected HD Lights when a source with DTS EXPRESS or DTS HD encoded audio signals is detected 96 24 Lights when a source with DTS 96 24 encoded audio signals is detected NEO 6 When on...

Page 8: ... 28 ADV SURR Switches between the various surround modes page 29 ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1 ECO Mode 2 When ECO Mode is turned ON the display will go dark page 29 9 Receiver and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button BD DVD etc Press first to access AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options ...

Page 9: ...rol only be used with Pioneer TVs 1 Use to turn on off the power of the TV INPUT Use to select the TV input signal CH Use to select channels VOL Use to adjust the volume on your TV 15 VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 16 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound 17 DISP Switches the display of this unit The listening mode sound volume or input name can be checked by selecting an input source Loading the b...

Page 10: ... a center speaker place the front speakers at a wider angle If not place them at a narrower angle Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position...

Page 11: ...inals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety meas...

Page 12: ...deo CD Super VCD and CD This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections Digital transfer of uncompressed video contents protected by HDCP 1080p 24 1080p 60 etc 3D signal transfer Deep Color signal transfer x v Color signal transfer Audio Return Channel see The HDMI Setup menu on page 35 In...

Page 13: ...coaxial digital connections Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device the same cables should be used fo...

Page 14: ...is case switch the TV input to analog to see the OSD screen for setup etc on the TV When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI cable and you switch the input of the TV to composite the input of the receiver may automatically switch to TV If this happens switch the receiver s input back to the original input or turn OFF the ARC function see The HDMI Se...

Page 15: ... the audio signal O1 OPTICAL1 see Selecting the audio input signal on page 22 You can only connect one component to the coaxial input terminal If connecting other devices please use a different method to connect the audio In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable first switch to the DVD DVD player or SAT CBL set top box then ...

Page 16: ...urface and in a direction giving the best reception 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket For best results extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame Don t drape loosely or leave coiled up Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna as shown below To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl coated wire to the A...

Page 17: ...ver an iPod is connected to this unit Recharging is enabled only when the unit s power is turned on For instructions on playing the iPod see Playing an iPod on page 24 Note When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI cable and you switch the input of the TV when the receiver s selection is iPod USB input the receiver may automatically switch to TV If t...

Page 18: ... to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation Note After this receiver is connected...

Page 19: ...bration MCACC setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area taking into account ambient noise speaker size and distance and tests for both channel delay channel level and X Over After you have set up the microphone provided with your system the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room C...

Page 20: ...inished go to the next step If you see an error message ERR in the right side column there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t fix the problem turn off the power and check the speaker connections 9 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start ...

Page 21: ... final settings may be incorrect Check for household appliances air conditioner fridge fan etc that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display please follow them Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone If this seems to be happening switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup 96 B...

Page 22: ...ase the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound 5 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume level Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected for each input source Once it is set the audio input that was selected will be ap...

Page 23: ...put by doing the following DVD BD CD TUNER SAT CBL DVD SAT CBL DVD SAT CBL GAME DVD SAT CBL C1 SIGNAL SEL TV TV 1 O1 2 SIGNAL SEL A SIGNAL SEL A SIGNAL SEL CD TV Audio Audio Audio Audio Video Audio HDMI Video Other than TV input TV input ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings If you want to change this to TV input please change the settings in the Input Assign men...

Page 24: ...ontrols of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Playing back files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver Note that non roman characters in the title are displayed as This feature is not available for pho...

Page 25: ...lect another input source like BD then switch back to iPod USB Use a dedicated AC adapter supplied with the device for USB power For more information on error messages see USB messages on page 37 If this doesn t remedy the problem it is likely your USB device is incompatible Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are comp...

Page 26: ...lect the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons 4 Press ENTER The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Note If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed Stations are stored in stereo When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode it shows as ST when r...

Page 27: ... step may not be suitable for your country region Here s how to switch the setting 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down TUNE G button press and hold 1STANDBY ON button for about two seconds The channel tuning step alternates between 10K STEP and 9K STEP each time you do this 96 B3 B Q ERRN ࢪ 㸰㸮㸯㸱ᖺ㸱㸯㸰 ࠉⅆ᭙ ࠉ ๓㸯㸮㸱㸵ศ ...

Page 28: ...igital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display When you select STEREO ALC Auto Level Control stereo mode this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player When you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers ...

Page 29: ...libration EQ is active You can t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct mode and it has no effect with headphones ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games SPORTS Suitable for sports programs CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall type sound ROCK POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and...

Page 30: ...lso recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer Set the built in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF If this cannot be done on your subwoofer set the cutoff frequency to a higher value If the speaker distance is not properly set you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases When the PUR...

Page 31: ...nd there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD for instance When ON is selected noise may be output during playback of non PCM sources Please select another input signal if this is a problem OFF ON DRC Dynamic Range Control Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio...

Page 32: ...ion and set the HDMI input signal to Standby Through output or not during standby see The HDMI Setup menu on page 35 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers These settings are designed to fine tune yo...

Page 33: ...setting 100Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE or the subwoofer and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel For more on selecting the speaker sizes see Speaker Setting on page 32 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu 2 Select X Over fro...

Page 34: ...shed press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu The Input Assign menu ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings but this can be changed to TV input 1 Select Input Assign from the Home Menu 2 Select Analog Input from the Input Assign menu 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return t...

Page 35: ...is unit to a TV with an HDMI cable you will need to switch the input on the TV to the input mode required to connect to this unit Then you can select a TV program Important The ARC function may not operate even if the above conditions are met If this is the case listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable The CEC Consumer Electronic Control function may activat...

Page 36: ...ut function is selected A Use VOLUME to turn up the volume A Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off A Set the SIGNAL SEL to H HDMI C1 O1 digital or A analog according to the type of connections made page 22 A Make sure the component is connected correctly see Connecting your equipment on page 10 A Check the audio output settings of the source component A Refer to the instruction manua...

Page 37: ...Color feature The OSD screen Home Menu etc isn t displayed A The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use composite connections when setting up the system No sound or sound suddenly ceases A Check that the HDMI setting is set to AMP page 30 A If the component is a DVI device use a separate connection for the audio A HDMI format digital audio transmissions requ...

Page 38: ... the Standby Through is not set to OFF you may not be able to initialize the unit Cleaning the unit Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt When the surface is dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleansers Never use thinners benzine ...

Page 39: ...ries Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS HD the Symbol DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved 96 B3 B Q ERRN ࢪ 㸰㸮㸯㸱ᖺ㸱㸯㸰 ࠉⅆ᭙ ࠉ ๓㸯㸮㸱㸵ศ ...

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